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BG53 YGZ

2003 Ford Focus

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

147,255 mi
Last recorded147,255 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus70,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YGZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 147,255 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Fail 10 Feb 2016 147,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f fog lamp inop

Pass 9 Feb 2015 140,421 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 133,561 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 133,057 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 127,175 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 127,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 121,169 miles

Intercooler pipe split

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box heatshield deteriorated

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 112,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2011 112,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 101,313 miles

advice rear and near side panel damage

Pass 7 Jan 2009 92,203 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 92,203 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside inner drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 3 Jan 2008 82,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 82,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2006 74,068 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,005 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 74,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate separating

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How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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BG53 YGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 70,585 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG53 YGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG53 YGZ registered?

BG53 YGZ is a 2003 Ford Focus, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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